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The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that the government led by His Excellency the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has allocated adequate funds and is effectively carrying out efforts to rescue people affected by the Ditwah cyclone disaster and to rebuild the affected areas. He made these remarks while participating as a […]

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that healthcare personnel come to the Northern Province from other provinces, and only by properly providing them with the necessary accommodation facilities can the people of the province receive complete and effective services from them. The ceremony to hand over the renovated quarters at the

A special cultural gala organized to commemorate India’s 77th Republic Day, under the auspices of the Deputy High Commission of India in Jaffna, was held this evening – on Monday 26.01.2026, at the Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centre in Jaffna. The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, graced the occasion as the Special Guest. This

The current government is demonstrating greater commitment and concern for the Northern Province than any of the governments that have come to power in the 16 years since the end of the war. Never before has such attention been given to the development of the Northern Province and the improvement of the people’s standard of

The primary reason the people elected the present government led by the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is that it is a corruption-free administration. This government has no secret dealings or transactions with anyone. Therefore, the government is firmly committed to eradicating corruption and will take uncompromising action against those who commit corruptions, stated Governor of

The current government has taken historically significant steps to reform the preschool education system in Sri Lanka and bring it under a single, standardized framework. Hon. Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya is giving special attention to this initiative. Once this program is fully implemented, many existing shortcomings related to preschools will be resolved, stated the

The 3rd Jaffna International Law Conference – 2026, jointly organized by the Faculty of Law of the University of Jaffna and the renowned Surana Law Firm of India, commenced this morning – on Saturday 24 January 2026, at the Hoover Auditorium of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna. The Hon. Governor of the Northern

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, has instructed officials to expedite the necessary measures to bring the Mankulam Bus Stand—one of the key central hubs of the Mullaitivu District—into full operational use. A special discussion to review the project proposal prepared by the Urban Development Authority regarding the development of the Mankulam

Our collective goal is to position Jaffna not merely as a participant in Sri Lanka’s economy, but as a driving force for innovation and trade. This exhibition itself serves as the best evidence of that, stated Hon. Governor of the Northern Province N. Vethanayahan. The ‘Jaffna International Trade Fair – 2026’, the grand trade festival

The arrival of tourists to Delft has been increasing in recent times. Therefore, considering the welfare of the people of that area and tourists, the need has arisen to rehabilitate the Delft jetty. The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, requested that the Government of the Netherlands provide its cooperation for this purpose.